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• Motion sets out five key equality principles

• It is backed by members at full council meeting

• The motion follows the publication of a political position paper, Equality Before the Council

16 July 2026

• Motion on Puberty Blockers Discussed

• PATHWAY TRIAL Scheduled to Start in 2026

• Members Debated as Role as Corporate Parents

16 July 2026

• Two new councils will cover Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in the future

• Unitary councils will make use of the existing district, borough and city council boundaries

• Councils will now work together to develop detailed plans – including new services arrangements

16th July 2026

• Two new councils will cover Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in the future.

• Staffordshire County Council's leader has reacted to the government's decision.

• The new unitary councils will make use of the existing district, borough and city council boundaries.

16th July 2026

• Newcastle-under-Lyme shop closed for three months

• Closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes and serving underage customers

• Shop subject to further inspections once reopened

16th July 2026

• Road Safety Education team recruit new officer to help teach young people road safety skills

• The team delivered sessions to more than 30,000 pupils last year

• Team funded by Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP)

15th July 2026

• There's still time to grab tickets for the Big Staffy Stroll at Weston Park this week.

• The event celebrates the end of the 10-week Staffy Trail and 'Staffy' as the county's visitor mascot.

• It is hoped to be the region's biggest Staffordshire Bull Terrier walk - but all dogs and humans are welcome!

15th July 2026

• Funds for new all-age special schools approved by Cabinet

• £28.6 million approved to deliver special school in Rugeley and primary Pupil Referral Unit in Stafford

• Families can have their say before Friday 17 July

15th July 2026